The lungs must be collapsed to allow room for a surgeon to work. They have to make incisions in the armpit to locate the nerves that stimulate the sweat glands and cut the nerves that cause the sweating.

Yeah, I don't like the sound of collapsed lungs...lol

Yikes. I guess if it is enough of a problem though it would be worth it.

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